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Manhardt Family History

Manhardt Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Manhard composed of the elements man ‘man human’ + hard ‘hardy brave strong’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Manhardt family from?

You can see how Manhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manhardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Manhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Manhardt family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Manhardt's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Manhardt families in 1891.
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What did your Manhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manhardt. 50% of Manhardt men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Manhardt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manhardt were Salesman and Packer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Packer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manhardt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 245 immigration records available for the last name Manhardt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 507 military records available for the last name Manhardt. For the veterans among your Manhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manhardt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Manhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Manhardt in 1955 was 56, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manhardt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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